Manu Korihi News for 5 March 2012

A Moriori leader says the Government's drive to expand oil and gas exploration will exploit the Chatham Islands - and locals will receive little if any of the benefits; The Midland Iwi Relationship Board says there's been a huge shift in the way government approaches health and social services for families, thanks to Whanau Ora; A Tauranga-Based Iwi says the Rena disaster has helped lead the tribe to form a relationship with the Ministry of Science and Innovation; The bounty of kaimoana around the shores of the South Island is being credited with helping to bring the biggest Maori performing arts show to Christchurch.